Rajasthan woke up to a chilly morning on Friday, as temperatures dropped across several districts of the state, severely affecting the daily life of the people.
Dr Sahni explained that the cold temperatures cause the blood vessels in the body's extremities to contract, leading to an increase in blood pressure. This heightened pressure can strain vulnerable areas of the brain, raising the risk of strokes.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday. The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated from 'poor' to 'very poor'.
A thick layer of fog engulfed Agra city on Thursday amid the inclement weather conditions in the city. The increased fog has resulted in the reduced visibility in the area.
Mathur said that heaters have been installed in the wildlife enclosures, and curtains have been placed on the outside to prevent cold air from entering. Additionally, changes have been made to the wildlife's diet.
Amid these tough conditions, the Met Department of Shimla has issued a yellow watch for January 4-6, warning of thunderstorms, light rainfall, and squalls in several regions of Himachal Pradesh. The districts expected to be affected include Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Kangra, Mandi and
The national capital is experiencing a significant dip in temperatures, as the mercury in many regions has plummeted significantly as the cold weather prevails at the start of the new year.
A thick, ethereal layer of fog has enveloped the national capital as well as sweeping through several major cities across the nation as the cold winter weather continues to prevail with the start of the New Year 2025.
Delhi on Wednesday witnessed its third consecutive day of cold conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature at 7.4 degrees Celsius.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants continued their protest amid cold weather on the first day of January demanding re-examination for the BPSC prelims.
North India is reeling under cold weather with temperatures plummeting across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog enveloping parts of the national capital. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.2 degrees Ce